Employment Specialist
ORGANIZATION
Summary:
World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization that is fighting for change that lasts, right here in the U.Sand across the globeWe bring sustainable solutions to the world's greatest problems - disasters, extreme poverty, violence, oppression, and mass displacementThe organization is approximately 75 years old and has worked in over 100 countries around the world since its founding.In the United States, we come alongside local churches, community organizations and hundreds of individual volunteers to support newly arriving refugee and other immigrant familiesToday, we are proud to partner with over 6,000 local churches, and 95,000 volunteers globally to bring hope, healing and transformation to the most vulnerable.POSITION
Summary:
Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?If you answered 'yes', to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.World Relief seeks an Employment Specialist to provide critical services and counsel to refugees and other eligible persons as they search for initial employment or seek career advancement and job upgrade opportunitiesThis position assists refugees and other eligible persons to become economically self-sufficient by preparing them for employment, utilizing employer contacts to place them in jobs, counseling on job upgrades and career pathway opportunities, and maintaining and expanding an employer network.Role & ResponsibilitiesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Make connections with new employers to advocate for the hiring of clients in their companiesResearching new job opportunities outside of the normal entry level jobs available to clientsResearching vocational trainings and guiding clients in career paths aimed at accomplishing clients' career goalsLearn best practices for finding and securing employment for clients by attending employment trainingsMaintain regular communication with clients through client home visits, phone calls and office visitsMonitor files to ensure all required documents are included and files are in compliance with RSS Employment GuidelinesEnter employment information in the ClientTrack database weeklyMaintain detailed and accurate case notes for all client interactionsAssist clients in developing letters of recommendation, resumes, and applicationsAttend scheduled meetings and maintain regular office hoursProvide transportation to interviews, orientations, and employment for clients for the first few days as neededAssist clients with employment forms, drug screening tests, and securing state documentationMaintain open lines of communication with current employers reporting issues back to Program Manager as needed to foster relationships with employers notifying Program Manager of potential new employersEquip clients to conduct independent employment searchesAssist clients with job retention and upward mobility of employment, as neededRefer clients to other programs and services as neededMaintain an initial employment orientation session with each client for the purpose of preparing refugees for employment and update as neededKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple demands and deadlines with flexibilityAbility to maintain records and reportsDetail-oriented and organizedDemonstrates initiative, flexibility, and responsibilityAbility to communicate clearly, both orally and in writingEffectively manage stressful or crisis situations> Requirements Mature and personal Christian faithCommitted to the mission, vision, and values of World ReliefDesire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communitiesAble to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Evangelicals For the Health of The Nation documentProficient in Microsoft Office applicationsFluency in an additional language such as Spanish, French, Arabic, Swahili, Lingala, Farsi, Dari, and Pashto is preferredAbility to work a flexible schedule including occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekendsBachelor's degree or at least one-year experience in an office environmentValid Driver's License and good driving record$20 - $22 an hourCommensurate with experienceWorld Relief offers a competitive benefits package (25 hours
per week):
- Medical, Dental, Vision- Offer 16 company Paid Holidays
4 additional Personal days per year!- Paid Sick and Vacation Time- Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks for qualified employees)- FSAs:
Medical & Dependent Care, & Commuter Funding- Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse, and children)- Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident insurance policies- Legal Shield InsuranceWorld Relief pays 100% for eligible employees:
- Group Term Life (employee, spouse, and children)- Long Term & Short-term Disability- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)- Long Distance Travel Insurance- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)World Relief - Retirement:
- 401K & Roth- WR matches up to 4%, then an additional quarter percent up to 10%- Eligibility:
Full Time (40 hours per week) is eligible after 3 months of employmentPart time is eligible after 1000 hours in a year.World Relief Discounts (Immediately Eligible):
- Verizon- Pet Insurance through Nationwide- Home and Auto insurance through Liberty Mutual- Working Advantage Discount Program- Active & Fit Gym MembershipWorld Relief is honored to be recognized with the Silver-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.oWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locationsoThe ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-15 pounds.oRequires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application information.oThe employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.WORK ENVIRONMENT:
oGeneral office settingWorld Relief also offers hybrid and remote schedules for limited positions.oGreat lengths of time working on computer, reading from computer screen, entering information, standing at copier or fax machine, and some time on the phone or in virtual meetings may be required.oYear-end archiving activities involve repeated lifting and bending.oPhysical, emotional and intellectual demandsoEquipment used:
Employee computer (desktop or laptop), printer, and copier.oAll of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodationAll job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficientlyThis job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirementsIndividuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodationThis position description is not all-inclusive and is always under review.We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.Legal Background in the United StatesWorld Relief is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization.World Relief strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against employees on the basis of person's race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law, which does not conflict with the protections afforded World Relief as a faith-based employer.In addition, physical or mental limitations will not be a factor in the application of World Relief's employment policies or employee practices, except for those situations in which occupational requirement make consideration of such factors necessary.Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C2000e 1(a) World Relief has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with World Relief's Statement of Faith. Recommended Skills Arabic Attention To Detail Communication Databases Fax Finger Dexterity Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $('.external-apply-email-saved').on('click', function (event) window.ExternalApply = window.open('/interstitial?jobdid=j3r6kq6cywjfmx3kpcx', 'ExternalApply-j3r6kq6cywjfmx3kpcx'); ); $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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Summary:
World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization that is fighting for change that lasts, right here in the U.Sand across the globeWe bring sustainable solutions to the world's greatest problems - disasters, extreme poverty, violence, oppression, and mass displacementThe organization is approximately 75 years old and has worked in over 100 countries around the world since its founding.In the United States, we come alongside local churches, community organizations and hundreds of individual volunteers to support newly arriving refugee and other immigrant familiesToday, we are proud to partner with over 6,000 local churches, and 95,000 volunteers globally to bring hope, healing and transformation to the most vulnerable.POSITION
Summary:
Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?If you answered 'yes', to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.World Relief seeks an Employment Specialist to provide critical services and counsel to refugees and other eligible persons as they search for initial employment or seek career advancement and job upgrade opportunitiesThis position assists refugees and other eligible persons to become economically self-sufficient by preparing them for employment, utilizing employer contacts to place them in jobs, counseling on job upgrades and career pathway opportunities, and maintaining and expanding an employer network.Role & ResponsibilitiesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Make connections with new employers to advocate for the hiring of clients in their companiesResearching new job opportunities outside of the normal entry level jobs available to clientsResearching vocational trainings and guiding clients in career paths aimed at accomplishing clients' career goalsLearn best practices for finding and securing employment for clients by attending employment trainingsMaintain regular communication with clients through client home visits, phone calls and office visitsMonitor files to ensure all required documents are included and files are in compliance with RSS Employment GuidelinesEnter employment information in the ClientTrack database weeklyMaintain detailed and accurate case notes for all client interactionsAssist clients in developing letters of recommendation, resumes, and applicationsAttend scheduled meetings and maintain regular office hoursProvide transportation to interviews, orientations, and employment for clients for the first few days as neededAssist clients with employment forms, drug screening tests, and securing state documentationMaintain open lines of communication with current employers reporting issues back to Program Manager as needed to foster relationships with employers notifying Program Manager of potential new employersEquip clients to conduct independent employment searchesAssist clients with job retention and upward mobility of employment, as neededRefer clients to other programs and services as neededMaintain an initial employment orientation session with each client for the purpose of preparing refugees for employment and update as neededKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple demands and deadlines with flexibilityAbility to maintain records and reportsDetail-oriented and organizedDemonstrates initiative, flexibility, and responsibilityAbility to communicate clearly, both orally and in writingEffectively manage stressful or crisis situations> Requirements Mature and personal Christian faithCommitted to the mission, vision, and values of World ReliefDesire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communitiesAble to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Evangelicals For the Health of The Nation documentProficient in Microsoft Office applicationsFluency in an additional language such as Spanish, French, Arabic, Swahili, Lingala, Farsi, Dari, and Pashto is preferredAbility to work a flexible schedule including occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekendsBachelor's degree or at least one-year experience in an office environmentValid Driver's License and good driving record$20 - $22 an hourCommensurate with experienceWorld Relief offers a competitive benefits package (25 hours
per week):
- Medical, Dental, Vision- Offer 16 company Paid Holidays
4 additional Personal days per year!- Paid Sick and Vacation Time- Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks for qualified employees)- FSAs:
Medical & Dependent Care, & Commuter Funding- Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse, and children)- Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident insurance policies- Legal Shield InsuranceWorld Relief pays 100% for eligible employees:
- Group Term Life (employee, spouse, and children)- Long Term & Short-term Disability- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)- Long Distance Travel Insurance- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)World Relief - Retirement:
- 401K & Roth- WR matches up to 4%, then an additional quarter percent up to 10%- Eligibility:
Full Time (40 hours per week) is eligible after 3 months of employmentPart time is eligible after 1000 hours in a year.World Relief Discounts (Immediately Eligible):
- Verizon- Pet Insurance through Nationwide- Home and Auto insurance through Liberty Mutual- Working Advantage Discount Program- Active & Fit Gym MembershipWorld Relief is honored to be recognized with the Silver-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.oWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locationsoThe ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-15 pounds.oRequires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application information.oThe employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.WORK ENVIRONMENT:
oGeneral office settingWorld Relief also offers hybrid and remote schedules for limited positions.oGreat lengths of time working on computer, reading from computer screen, entering information, standing at copier or fax machine, and some time on the phone or in virtual meetings may be required.oYear-end archiving activities involve repeated lifting and bending.oPhysical, emotional and intellectual demandsoEquipment used:
Employee computer (desktop or laptop), printer, and copier.oAll of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodationAll job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficientlyThis job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirementsIndividuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodationThis position description is not all-inclusive and is always under review.We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.Legal Background in the United StatesWorld Relief is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization.World Relief strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against employees on the basis of person's race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law, which does not conflict with the protections afforded World Relief as a faith-based employer.In addition, physical or mental limitations will not be a factor in the application of World Relief's employment policies or employee practices, except for those situations in which occupational requirement make consideration of such factors necessary.Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C2000e 1(a) World Relief has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with World Relief's Statement of Faith. Recommended Skills Arabic Attention To Detail Communication Databases Fax Finger Dexterity Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $('.external-apply-email-saved').on('click', function (event) window.ExternalApply = window.open('/interstitial?jobdid=j3r6kq6cywjfmx3kpcx', 'ExternalApply-j3r6kq6cywjfmx3kpcx'); ); $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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